GRASS ROOTS
RATHNEW
Our Seniors picked up our fifth win of the season against Dunlavin on Tuesday evening on a scoreline of 2-16 to 13 points.
This was another good all round performance, with a varied spread of scorers.
The under-16 girls played the previously undefeated Carnew and came out on top; Rathnew 7-6, Carnew 3-7.
Management were delighted as they gave their best performance of the year before they break off for exams on a busy night in the pitch.
We wish the eight girls doing exams the best of luck but we will be seeing you for training Saturday mornings.
Next game for the under-16s will be the end of June.
A very big thank you to Johnny at Rathnew Pharmacy for sponsoring the under-12 girls jerseys.
It’s great to see so many local shops supporting the club. It’s also a vote of confidence in the girls, not long on the scene.
It’s that time of the year again, fifth Kevin Gill Golf Classic is on June 10, in Wicklow Golf Club.
Can Niall Armstrong and Mick Murray be the first pairing to retain the much coveted Kevin Gill trophy? They are one of the favourites, with the competition back on their home course.
Best wishes to three local ladies and avid Rathnew GAA supporters who celebrated birthdays recently: Cissie Murphy, Christine (Doyle) Franey and Niamh Jameson. CARNEW CAMOGIE Preparations are ongoing for Féile na nGael when we host Burt, Co Donegal, over the weekend of June 16-18. The under-14s are maintaining their league schedule with recent wins against Éire Óg Greystones, Glenealy, and Aughrim, and a loss to Kiltegan.
In terms of fundraising, a table quiz was held in Hogan’s The Lodge on May 19 and next weekend will see the under-14s take on their mothers in a novelty match. This will be held in the pitch on Saturday at 6pm and should be great fun!
Meanwhile, the Under-12 League campaign has started with our side having played Arklow Rocks and Avondale in the first two rounds. They face off against Donard-Glen this coming Friday.
The under-10s played a blitz last Saturday against Knockananna, Annacurra, Arklow Rocks, and Ballinacor. They and the under-8s are out again in the county blitz in the GAA Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill on June 14.
Meanwhile, the Under-16 League has finished with Kiltegan as overall winners, and the Under-16s and adult team are now on an exam break.
LARAGH
We travelled over the hills to play our neighbours Ballinacor on what was a beautiful Friday evening.
After a great win over Stratford we were looking to carry on with another victory.
We were still missing a couple of players through injury but we managed to put out a strong starting 15 with five decent subs on the line to bring in when needed.
From the throw in we could see it was going to be a tough battle but after two minutes we had scored 1-01 with the goal coming first from Mark Miley and the point from Keith Lawlor.
But we knew the Cors would come back at us and they did with a couple of points but we got back with a great 45 from Damien Hanlon and another goal from Mark Miley after great play which started from our full-back line.
We added four more points before half-time from a John Nolan free keith Lawlor Damien Hanlon and John Nolan. Half-time score read 2-06 to 0-07 in our favour.
The second half got under way with a monster of a point with a free from Damien Hanlon. It was point for point all the way to the end with scores from keith Lawlor another great free from Damien Hanlon and a final score from Mark Miley. Final score: 2-10 to 0-11 for Laragh.
It’s always a nice feeling to win a local derby so well done to all involved.
This was a solid team performance with everyone giving 100 per cent. There was also some great scores taken on the night especially the two goals from Mark Miley and the dead balls from Damien Hanlon.
Next up is An Tochar at home this Friday at 7.30pm. It was great to see all our supporters shouting on the lads this is a great help to all the players and hopefully this will continue for the season especially for all our home games.
Team on the night: James Nolan, Stephen Curley, Peter Merrigan, Ciaran Byrne, Craig McCoy, Gary Cullen, Jack Dunne, Davie McDonald, Damien Hanlon, John Nolan, Steve Olohan, Aran Lynham, Keith Lawlor, Mark Miley, and Dan Power. Subs: Jamie Cullen, Andrew Kenny, Ross Doonan, Hugh Cullen and Fergal Olohan.
The club and supporters wish Damien Hanlon a speedy recovery from his serious facial injuries which happened during the game.
Hopefully we’ll see him back on the playing field asap.
Training continues weekly and everyone needs to attend if we want to continue winning games.
The club wish all that are starting exams the best of luck.
Laragh GAA would like to congratulate Wicklow’s Senior camogie team on there great result in the final against a strong Offaly team. We wish you all the best in the replay.
Hard luck to the wicklow ladies footballers who played against a very strong Wexford team in there first championship game of the year heads up for the Meath game.
AN TÓCHAR
Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre. Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. https://www. facebook.com/psquaredperformance
GAA Cúl Camps - The An Tochar Cúl Camp will run from July 10 to 14. The camps fill up quickly so get your place/places booked. Further information/booking available on www. kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
Best wishes to all our players who are sitting Exams in the coming weeks. Go n-eiri libh.
STRATFORD-GRANGECON
The results of last week’s lotto draw (May 22) was as follows:
Winning numbers: 13,16,18, and 25. No jackpot winner. Next jackpot: €6,750.
Under-7 and under-9 hurling training on Tuesday at 6.30pm in Stratford.
Academy (four to five-year-olds) training on Saturday 11am.
Under-7 and 9 footballers training continues as usual. 11am this coming Saturday for under-7s and 6.30pm on Wednesday and 11am on Saturday for the under-9s.
Our under-11 footballers playing with Kiltegan played St Kevin’s in Kiltegan on Wednesday, May 24. Score: St Kevin’s 2-11, Kiltegan 1-3. Training Sunday at 11am.
Our under-13 boys playing with Michael Dwyers played St Nicks in Ballymanus on Monday.
The under-15 boys playing with Michael Dwyers are training Monday in High Park with Mark Kenny and Michael Mangan at 7pm and Thursday at 7pm. They played St Hughs on Wednesday in Ballinakill. Score 3-9, 3-9.
Our Junior team training continues as normal Tuesday and Friday at 8pm.
Our Intermediate team played Ballymanus at home on Friday, Ballymanus 1-10, Stratford-Grangecon 0-12.
Training for both adult teams continues as usual at 8pm on Tuesday and Friday.
Our club is registered for Topaz cash for clubs. Please see in store or go online to their website to support our effort.
Please support our club lotto as our only source of income. Please support the Last Man Standing fundraiser, only 11 days left to register.
HOLLYWOOD
Lotto results from May 25 - Numbers drawn: 1, 5, 11, and 21.
There was no winner of the jackpot. The sellers prize was won by Eoin Burke. The €50 winners were Sofia Farrington, Michael Malone, Tracey Bevins/JJ. The next draw will be held in Poulaphouca House on June 8 for a jackpot of €10,000. Thank you for your continued support.
Cúl Camp in Hollywood from July 3 to 7. Cúl Camp bookings for 2017 have already doubled from this time last year. Don’t miss out and book now. It’s IMPORTANT to REMEMBER we are NOT taking any BOOKINGS on the DAY. kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps offer incredible value for a week of training, fun and activity and have been lauded as the best value summer camps in Ireland. Priced at €60 and dropping to €50 for a second child and just €40 for a third and additional children, all participants will also receive a GAA zipped training top, jersey and backPack.
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ booking/online/
SHILLELAGH
Golfing enthusiasts and club supporters / sponsors are reminded our annual golf classic takes place in Coolattin G/C on Sunday next June 4 (Holiday Wknd).
Tee times are available from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. We would be delighted to hear from anyone willing to enter a team , provide sponsorship or to help out in any way, a team of four to enter costs €40 per person (meal provided) sponsors/supporters can sponsor a tee box, any donation would be greatly appreciated , Prizes will be of the usual top quality and what better way to spend an afternoon than in the wonderful setting that is Coolattin G/C with sunshine promised.
Lar Behan, 087 2785242, Club Chairman Mark Dempsey 087 9755557, or Secretary Richard Lambert 087 6594662 can provide interested parties with relevant information, your continued support is much appreciated.
The Junior football team will be hoping to build on the share of the spoils garnered against Eire Og Greystones in their last outing in Division 3 of the league when they entertain Knockananna on our home patch this Friday evening, June 2. Throw in time is at 7.30pm.
Supporters are reminded that access to the sideline area will be restricted to team mentors (6) and substitutes only.
The Ardeen bank makes for an ideal vantage point and we would appeal to home and visiting supporters to co-operate with us in this arrangement for home games going forward.
Any supporter unable to access the bank will of course be facilitated with a seat on the sideline, just make any player or committee member aware of your requirements.
Club members Declan (Gooch) Nolan, Noel Murphy and David Whelan are busy preparing to take on the Ring of Kerry cycle challenge in July. The two elder statesmen will of course use all of their cycling skills and experience to help the younger member stay in touch with the pelethon.
The lads will donate all monies raised in sponsorship/donations to the Irish Cancer Society.
The under-11 football team continue to impress, they had a good win over a gallant Tinahely side on the Fairgreen on Wednesday last.
This talented group under the guidance of Daragh Gregan, Anthony Cullen and Sam Walker take on Annacurra in a challenge game at 7.15pm on this Wednesday evening, May 31, on the Fairgreen.
If you’re about and have an hour to spare drop in and and support please.
On Sunday next, June 4, the 11s will take part in a tournament organised by the Tinahely Juvenile club.
On this Friday, June 2, the under-13 St Marys football team take on Tinahely in a challenge game at a venue to be decided.
The next instalment in the ever popular Go Games series takes place on Friday, June 9, and Tinahely is the venue.
Parents will be notified of start time and travel arrangements prior to the games.
Further testament to the the growing numbers participating and to the increased activity at juvenile level the club will this year host its very own Cúl Camp
The camp will run from August 14 to 18 on the Fairgreen catering for boys and girls aged from six to 13 years.
Registration can be accessed at https:// www.kelloggsculcamps@gaa.ie. Juvenile Chairman Paul Behan 087 7405359 or any member of the juvenile committee will facilitate any enquires.
BALLYMANUS
The Intermediates had a point to spare in their league outing last week away to Stratford in what was a tetchy game where Stratford finished with 13 men.
There was little between both teams in the first half. Stratford had the brighter start and went four points to one up before we got our purple patch and went in at the break 0-05 apiece.
Stratford started the second half well too with two quick points but then we hit 1-4 on the bounce to open up a good lead.
Stratford then had their second man sent to the line with 10 minutes remaining.
We fell asunder as Stratford took momentum and in the end we were lucky to leave with the two points as Stratford had the chances to at least equalise. Next up is Ballinacor.
There was no lotto jackpot winner last week. The numbers drawn were 5, 10, 22, and 25 with Bob c/o Gerry Keogh, Tom and Catherine Byrne match three winners.
COOLBOY
Coolboy GAA After a small break, the lads are back in action on Thursday night, June 1 at 8pm at home to Hollywood. We’d love to see our loyal supporters out in force to help the lads secure another win in the league.
ANNACURRA
No jackpot winner again the pot is building nicely its now at €5,500 match three winners on the night George Horan, Alan and Tommy Nolan, Brendan Nolan, Mary Stapleton and Joe Caulfield.
Our under-13s suffered a defeat away to our neighbours Tinahely while the Derry Gaels under-15s had a very convincing win at home to AGB.
Our Seniors were on the road to Hollywood on Tuesday night, after a bad start, down six points at half-time the team showed a great spirit and we came away with a draw 1-11 each on the night.
Our under-11s hosted Rathnew on Wednesday night and yet again had another good win.
Our Junior team were at home to Coolkenno on Thursday night but we were not able to produce a win on the night.
Finally, we have our new fundraiser up and running which is an exciting guessing game for all football lovers, (Guess how many goals and points will be scored in this year’s All-Ireland football championship from start to finish) with prize money of €500 for the winner it is well worth a guess for €2 a line.
Please support our fundraiser, committee members and all players are selling lines.
TINAHELY
If anyone wants to be notified by text of Senior and Junior football matches to send their names to Deirdre on 0872167504.
Lotto results from May 22 - Numbers drawn were: 6, 10, 18, and 26. The bonus number was 6. There was no jackpot winner. We had two match three winners: Joe Nolan and Mary Murray.
Next week lotto €6,100.
Tinahely Ladies - Date for your diaries : June 10. The Ellen Kinch Memorial Cup will take place this year on Saturday, June 10 in Tinahely GAA pitch! A great day of fun is guranteed!! All support is welcome.
Senior Football - Our Senior team went to Kiltegan last Tuesday night to play in the Division 1A league.
Unfortunately we didn’t come away with the points. Kiltegan ran out winners on a score of 2-12 to 0-9.
Team on the night was Alan Lillis, Larry, Shooter, James, Curtis, Hatton, Oisin, Hooch, Crouch, Bandy, John Blake, Rory, David Blake, Tony Darcy and Jason Cush.
The lads were out in the league on Sunday morning last away to Hollywood.
The boys put in a huge effort and came home with two precious league points on a winning score line of 1-13 to 0-7.
Well done to all involved here. Team on the day was Niall Byrne, Larry, Shooter, Chester, James Tyrell, Oisin, Hooch, Hatton, Crouch, Bandy, Rory, Alan, Tony Darcy, John Blake and Jayo Cush.
AVONDALE
Our Senior footballers welcomed St Pat’s to Avondale last week but we were a bit understrength and suffered a 14 point loss. #
Our Junior hurlers and footballers had no games but are back in action this week with the hurlers down to play Barndarrig at home this evening at 7.30pm and our footballers away to Avoca tomorrow evening.
Our under-11 footballers had a great win away to Coolboy last Wednesday.
This Saturday eve the club will launch its new club lotto in Jacobs Well at 9pm so we hope to have all our members and supporters in attendance for what we hope will be a very successful fundraiser for the years ahead.
A lot of work has gone into this so a huge thanks to the Lotto committee for all their hard work.
Congratulations to Tony Brennan who tied the half knot to the lovely Adriana Murphy last Friday, may you both have a lifetime of happiness.
Finally, the club would like to wish the very best of luck to all our young players who start their Junior and leaving Certs next week.